of Dutchess County 3 Brown Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Phone: (845) 297-9061 Events Calendar Hinduism Temple Cultural Center ... Contact the temple Hinduism About Hinduism Other Hindu Sites Glossary Events Calendar Cultural Center ... Contact Hinduism Hinduism is a Universal Religion It is a synthesis of approaches. Even the name "Hinduism"came late. The original name is Sanaatana Dharma, Eternal Truth. We can pick up and understand "that Truth" in any way we like. In this great religion we leave real freedom of choice in worship, in approaching that One Supreme Entity, that we call God. In Hindu thought, there is room for everything, not only the nice, refined philosophies. Even the simple, ordinary crude forms of worship are accepted, because that's where some people begin. They believe in that, like a baby playing with a wooden horse, taking it to the water, putting grass into its mouth and saying, "Come on, horsey, come and eat." You don't laugh at the child, because thats the way a child begins. All of our problems today are based on the attitude that, "My way, my approach is the right one. And if you don't follow this, youll be condemned."There is no one way, because each mind is different. Each person conceives of God according to his capacity, taste and temperament. You have your way. You have the freedom and the right to follow it; but your following "your way" should not cause problems to others. Just as you have your freedom, others must also have the freedom to find peace and joy,- in their own way. | |
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